10. What caused you to originally join your union? (union members only)I had a friend or family member who was involved in a union – 2.33%I was convinced to join by a colleague or a union representative – 8.14%My personal values compelled me to join – 80.23%A union advertising campaign persuaded me to join – 2.33%A negative experience in my workplace spurred me into joining – 6.98%

11. Do you take an active role in your union? (union members only)Yes – 45.88%No- 54.12%

12. Do you feel your efforts make a significant contribution to the union, its positions and its efforts? (union members only)Yes – 44.19%No- 23.26%Unsure – 32.56%

Please rank these aims of unions:

13. Broadly, do you think unions play a significant role in Australian society?Yes- 88.61%No- 5.32%Unsure – 6.08%

14. Do you think their contribution is positive or negative?Positive – 81.06%Negative – 7.83%Unsure – 11.11%

16. Are there significant cultural or workplace pressures dissuading people from joining a union?Yes – 70.51%No- 13.59%Unsure – 15.9%

17. Are you concerned that the Abbott government will attempt to hinder unions' abilities to act on behalf of workers?Yes – 91.56%No- 6.14%Unsure – 2.3%

18. Does the Abbott government's revival of the Australian Building and Construction Commission concern you?Yes- 63.85%No- 15.13%Unsure – 21.03%

19. Have unions effectively taken advantage of new technologies (such as social media and the internet) in recruiting and engaging members and communicating their message?Yes- 17.69%No- 32.56%Unsure- 49.74%

20. The union movement formed the Labor party in the 1890’s in recognition that workers aspirations and issues needed a voice in parliament. In 2013 is the relationship between unions and the Labor Party still the best way for unions to achieve those goals?Yes- 42.2%No- 28.39%Unsure – 29.41%